PERMANENT SCHOOL DIRECTOR
School and Position Description
Greenwood School was started in 1991 by a group of parents dedicated to creating their vision of the best possible education for their children. Since then it has grown and blossomed and is now located in the heart of Mill Valley, just north of San Francisco. The school’s culture and curriculum are Waldorf-inspired, drawing heavily from the breakthroughs in educational theory and practice developed early in the 20th century by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist, philosopher, artist and educator. Steiner emphasized the importance of achieving balance in the three different means by which a person relates to the world— through the realm of thinking, through the life of feelings, and through physical activity. This head, heart, and hands synergy nurtures the child's self-reliance, while building personal integrity and a sense of social responsibility.
To mentor individuals capable of clear, creative thought and expression and imbued with the selfconfidence to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world is the responsibility of the truly caring educator. With this goal in mind, Waldorf schools strive to develop the child's full human potential. With more than 800 Waldorf schools worldwide and about 170 Waldorf schools and initiatives in North America, Waldorf education is one of the fastest-growing educational movements in the world.
The Opportunity
Following a two year term, Greenwood’s first School Director has resigned for personal reasons. The school’s Trustees wish to identify a new candidate as the permanent Director, to begin no later than July 2011. In the meantime, the Board is seeking an interim Director to lead the school through the transitional period.
The successful candidate will find a thriving community, a warm and caring environment, a dedicated and experienced faculty and deeply committed parents. As the school expands enrollment over the next few years, its growth requirements will present a variety of exciting challenges to the entire community and the School Director will need to lead all the key aspects of this change while protecting and enhancing the unique ethos and climate of the Greenwood School.
Application deadline:
Interim Director: July 1, 2010
Permanent Director: October 1, 2010
Interested candidates should submit, via e-mail , a letter of interest, current resume, statement of educational philosophy and three current references to:
SDsearch@greenwoodschool.org
Colleen Kane-Dacri Board Chair
Greenwood School
17 Buena Vista Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Preschool Teacher — Part-time, Afternoons
Come be apart of our new Preschool Program!
Greenwood School, an independent, Waldorf-inspired Preschool & K-8th grade school located in Mill Valley in California, is seeking a Part-time, afternoon preschool teacher for its new Preschool program.
In its 18th year, Greenwood has 12 full-time and 12 part-time teachers and 150 students. We have an experienced Waldorf faculty and offer mentoring for less-experienced staff.
Our preschool program serves children ages 2 years 9 months to 4 years 9 months. We seek a part-time afternoon preschool teacher to manage the afternoon daycare program. He or she will be responsible for providing an environment in which the children are nurtured and safe. The extended day program supports the philosophy of Greenwood school and works in conjunction with the morning preschool program under the guidance of the Preschool Director.
The ideal applicant will posses leadership qualities and have excellent classroom organization and communication skills. He or she will have a minimum of 12 ECE units, Waldorf training or willingness to train, and preferably two years preschool teaching experience.
Responsibilities:
- Transition children remaining in the afternoon program with: lunchtime, quiet rest time or nap, and snack.
- Ensure safety of the children.
- Engage the children in creative activities environment.
- Promote children’s self esteem by using positive discipline techniques for classroom management and by treating the children with warmth and respect at all times.
- Oversee safe pick up and dismissal of children
- Maintain ongoing communication with the director concerning classroom observations and parent communication.
- Oversee food and supply purchases, daily cleaning and lock up.
- Reports to: Preschool Director
- This is a part-time, 12:00 -4:00 pm; 5 days per week position (with a possibility of more hours based on parents’ request). The pay rate is $20 per hour. The position will begin the last week of August, 2010.
To Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and three references to:
Robert Schiappacasse at
resumes@greenwoodschool.org
Greenwood School
17 Buena Vista Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Attn: Resume
Handwork Teacher: Immediate Opening for the 2010-2011 School Year
Greenwood School, a Waldorf-inspired K-8 elementary school located in downtown Mill Valley, Marin County, 20 minutes north of San Francisco, is seeking a part-time teacher for its
Handwork program to begin in September, 2010. This position teaches 12 periods weekly in grades 1-8. A successful candidate will have training and teaching experience in Waldorf education along with a demonstrated background in handwork such as knitting, cross stitch, crochet, embroidery, and hand sewing. Experience in doll making, felting, and weaving will be an added advantage.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher who enjoys working with children in grades 1-8; a teacher who can create a dynamic, lively and well structured lesson that is engaging and leaves the children nourished and with a twinkle in their eyes. This is a part-time position. Compensation is $50 per period.
If you are interested, please send your resume, a letter of interest, and at least 3 contactable references to:
Greenwood School
Hiring Committee
c/o Robert Schiappacasse
17 Buena Vista Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941 USA
Phone: 415-388-0495
Fax: 415-388-6895
www.greenwoodschool.org
Afterschool Program Teacher (Part-time)
Greenwood School, a small Waldorf-inspired K-8 elementary school located in downtown Mill Valley, Marin County, 20 minutes north of San Francisco, is currently recruiting an Afterschool Program teacher. The Afterschool Program Teacher serves Greenwood students in grades 1-5. The Afterschool care teacher creates and maintains a balanced afterschool environment that includes snack, games, crafts, free play, and special activities. We are seeking a teacher who has experience working with groups of children who can work Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Training and experience in Waldorf education is a plus. The pay rate is $20 per hour and will begin the last week of August 2010.
If you are interested, please send your resume, a letter of interest, and at least 3 contactable references to:
Greenwood School
Hiring Committee
c/o Robert Schiappacasse
17 Buena Vista Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941 USA
Phone: 415-388-0495
Fax: 415-388-6895
www.greenwoodschool.org